Accounts Payable Representative II

Sonepar•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Viking Electric is seeking an Accounts Payable Representative II to join their team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This full-time position involves resolving complex stock invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payment of stock invoices. The role requires processing inventory purchases, reconciling general ledger accounts, and working with various internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. The company is part of the Sonepar group, a global leader in electrical distribution.

Requirements

Minimum 5-7+ years accounting or accounts payable experience with preferred three-way match experience.
Two years advanced education or degree in accounting or general business, or equivalent experience.
Strong accounting and computer skills – Excel, Word and 10-key abilities.
Organized, ability to work independently, able to meet deadlines, good communication skills, and ability to follow systems and procedures.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of receiving process.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

three-way match experience

Responsibilities

Resolution of complex stock invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payment of stock invoices.
Split gens, match PO lines and approve invoices for payment.
Work directly with Shared services on other vendor stock issues.
Resolution of open vendor items and discrepancies.
Process inventory purchases on company credit cards which includes receipt of material, billing of customers, reconciliation of general ledger account, and administrator electronic expense report process.
Work with sales to resolve any processing issues with Concur and Eclipse order set up.
Coach buyers to resolve purchase order cost issues on stock invoices.
Coach receiving associates at all locations to resolve the quantity of product issues on stock invoices.
Work vendor chargebacks.
Gather information to support Viking’s position on resolution.
Negotiate with vendors for agreement on resolution.
Identify when processes are not being followed, present identified process improvements to responsible parties.
Monitor PO variance for open invoices to maximize purchase discounts per vendor term.
Resolve PO variances for items under $50.